Troubleshooting The Ethernet Controller; Network Connection Problems - IBM 8480 - Eserver xSeries 205 Maintenance And Troubleshooting Manual

Troubleshooting the Ethernet controller

This section provides troubleshooting information for problems that might occur with
the 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet controller.

Network connection problems

If the Ethernet controller cannot connect to the network, check the following
conditions:
v Make sure that the cable is installed correctly.
v Determine whether the hub supports auto-negotiation. If it does not, try
v Check the Ethernet controller LEDs on the operator information panel and on the
v Make sure that you are using the correct device drivers which are supplied with
v Check for operating-system-specific causes for the problem.
v Make sure that the device drivers on the client and server are using the same
v Test the Ethernet controller.
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The network cable must be securely attached at all connections. If the cable is
attached but the problem remains, try a different cable.
If you set the Ethernet controller to operate at either 100 Mbps or 1000 Mbps,
you must use Category 5 or higher cabling.
configuring the integrated Ethernet controller manually to match the speed and
duplex mode of the hub.
rear of the server.
These LEDs indicate whether a problem exists with the connector, cable, or hub.
– The Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED, on the operator information panel,
is lit when the Ethernet controller sends or receives data over the Ethernet
Network. If the Ethernet transmit/receive activity LED is off, make sure that
the hub and network are operating and that the correct device drivers are
installed.
– The Ethernet link status LED, on the rear of the server, is lit when the
Ethernet controller receives a LINK pulse from the hub. If the LED is off, there
might be a defective connector or cable or a problem with the hub.
your server.
protocol.
The way the Ethernet controller is tested depends on which operating system
you are using (see the Ethernet controller device driver README files).